James Rodriguez
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Podcast Appearances
Told him to toughen up.
His eyes glistened.
By the time we got him to a specialist, the cancer was everywhere.
I recognize the pattern now.
The guilt.
The shame.
Perfect target for whatever hunted us.
It wasn't your fault, Emily said quietly.
You couldn't have known a better father would have.
Robert's attention shifted to something behind me.
His expression softened.
He's standing right there, wearing his baseball uniform.
I turned, seeing only empty space.
Robert, listen to me.
What you're seeing isn't your son.
It's using his memory against you.
He looks so real.
Robert's voice became distant.
He's smiling.
Wants to show me something by the stones.